Gallifrey One in 35 Millimetre: Full Schedule

12:00pm PST

Forward... LARP!

Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST

Live-action role playing, also known as LARPing, has a huge international following; think fully immersed games such as Dungeons & Dragons, historical reenactment, commedia dell’arte and much more, all rolled up into one. Join us as people involved in the LARP community discuss what it is, how they enjoy it, and how you can get involved, too!

Moderator: Louis Davenport

Guests

Tony Lee

Writer

Panelists

Adam Bruno

Emily Blake

Isa Gunther

Louis Davenport

Friday February 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Friday

2:00pm PST

Film: The Year in Review

Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Our regular look back at the best and worst in science fiction, fantasy, genre, horror and comic-themed films that were released over the past year. We’ll look at the major events in film over the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly, and discuss all the latest releases, biggest trends and hot topics.

Moderator: Craig Price

Panelists

Cathy Udovch

Special Events Coordinator, TheOneRing.net

Travel Agent by day, Tolkien fan by night and on the weekends, and even a little crossover with work, such as when I take groups to New Zealand to visit LOTR and Hobbit filming locations.This is not to say I don't love Harry Potter, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Star Wars, Marvel, X-Files... Read More →

Craig Price

Host, Matinee Heroes

With experience as an award-winning comedian and speaker, Craig delivers consistent, quality interviews that balance appropriate tone and allow both interviewees and their audiences’ true voices to be heard. His wit and calm demeanor put nervous interviewees at ease and make it... Read More →

Guy Jackson

Board of Directors, Red Planet Ventures

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering. Have worked many years in aerospace (now in medical surgical device world) in many different capacities. Former NASA employee (NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA) so space/aeronautics geek.On the board of directors for Red Planet... Read More →

Sandro Monetti

contributor, CNN International

An Oscar shortlisted film producer, TV host and scriptwriter, Sandro moderates "The Future of Doctor Who" panels at San Diego Comic-Con and other conventions.

Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Friday

3:00pm PST

Crossing the Streams

Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

It sometimes feels like you could throw a pebble down the street and hit 16 different streaming services. But within all of that mess, there’s just gotta be some good science fiction and fantasy television out there to watch, right? We’ll discuss some of our favorites, both current shows and past gems, and help you navigate your way to them.

Moderator: Heather Berberet

Panelists

Crystal Lloyd

Heather Berberet

Psychologist, Heather M Berberet, Psy.D.

Dr. Heather Berberet is a queer clinical psychologist in private practice focusing on healing trauma. A lifelong devotee of science fiction and a die-hard Doctor Who fan, she spends her free time as co-host of the nerdy, queer, female-focused podcast, Free The Squee.

James Kerwin

director/writer, eOne/Lionsgate; IndiePix; Helicon Arts

In addition to numerous film festival grand jury prizes, James’ work has earned distinctions such as the Webby, the Telly, the Geekie, the Accolade, and the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. He was named “Best Director” and “Best Screenwriter” by New York Visionfest for Y... Read More →

Jillian Apel

Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Friday

3:00pm PST

The Torchwood Files

Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Torchwood fandom lives on, even a decade after the last episodes aired on television. Doctor Who’s most enduring spinoff series has a life of its own (especially given the revival on audio for Big Finish). We’ll be discussing why Torchwood remains popular to this day, what made it special for viewers at the time, and our hopes for its future.

Moderator: Katrina Griffiths

Panelists

Joe Shifrin

He/him. Torchwood and Class fanatic!! Willing to discuss any spin-off

Kat Griffiths

Podcaster/Producer, Verity! Podcast

Kat Griffiths (they/she) is a Canadian podcaster, writer, and history student.

Kevin Burnard

Kevin Burnard is a southern California-based writer, drone pilot, and general extremely loud queer. His works include "You Are the Absurd Hero" for Doctor Who spinoff Faction Paradox in the Boulevard anthology. Day to day he works for a small queer retail business and in various capacities... Read More →

Sarah Wilson

I've been a HUGE Doctor Who and Torchwood fan since 2010, and over the years I've even cosplayed several characters including Captain John Hart, Captain Jack Harkness, Amy Pond, Oswin Oswald (Asylum of the Daleks), Gwen Cooper, Ianto Jones, Owen Harper, PC Andy Davidson, and Donna... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Friday

4:00pm PST

Neurodiversity, Fandom and Creativity

Friday February 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

There’s a lot of neurodivergence in science fiction fandom, including Doctor Who fandom; it’s a welcoming space for everyone, including people on the spectrum, or who function more easily online or in small groups. That fact has also bred a great deal of creativity, in art, costuming, writing and much more. We’ll talk about how welcoming our fan spaces are to neurodivergent people, and how far we have yet to travel.

Moderator: Taylor Deatherage

Panelists

Alex Kupisiewicz

Charlie Larson

Jennice Otto

Taylor Deatherage

Convention Planner, Chicago TARDIS

Convention planner and Social Media Manager/Communications for Chicago TARDIS.Marketing & Comms for fan-run conventions in the Midwest, nerdy small biz owner, cosplayer, and (sometimes) writer.Queer & non-binary (they/them).(Find me on most platforms as theyseekherthere!)

Friday February 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Friday

5:00pm PST

Let's Do The Time Warp Again

Friday February 14, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

2025 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the longest film release in the history of the world, the much-beloved and endlessly-parodied piece of brilliance that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We’ll discuss the broad and enduring appeal of the cult classic film, how it has brought fans from all walks of life together to endlessly mock it from the audience, and how it has ultimately shaped pop culture for half a century.

Moderator: Ross Ruediger

Guests

Barbara Hambly

Novelist

Tony Lee

Writer

Panelists

Derek McCaw

Editor-in-Chief, Fanboy Planet

I run Fanboy Planet, a website, podcast/vidcast covering comics, movies, and TV. I occasionally write comics and co-wrote "I Was Flesh Gordon," available now. I also write and perform horror short stories as well as do improv and voice over work.

Erik Engman

Ross Ruediger

Producer/Manager, Unassuming Pictures

Producer and co-director and writer of the documentary "inDoctornated." Covered "Doctor Who" in-depth since its return to TV screens in 2005 for New York Magazine and numerous other outlets. Fan since '84 via KETC in St. Louis.

Friday February 14, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Friday

7:30pm PST

Into the Fan-verse

Friday February 14, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Time to get creative… it’s a discussion about how one can get involved in the Doctor Who and science fiction & fantasy fandom sphere, creating fan art (visual or physical), fan videos & films, fanzines, fan spaces and so much more. We’ll also discuss collaboration within the greater fan community, where to find said communities, and how to connect with people who share the same passions as yourself.

Moderator: Nicole Anderson

Panelists

Emily Blake

Ivy Hanover

Writer/Youtuber/Gallifreyan Scribe/Cat Mom

occasional YouTuber, full time whovian! I love to explore all things Who. Specifically underrated corners (Gallifrey audios, etc) and fan culture and creations! I enjoy writing in Circular Gallifreyan as well, and am proud to be in the 2025 Gallifrey One Art Show this year.One day... Read More →

Katherine Wheeler

Writer, Zine Creator and Cosplayer

Writes and publishes community fanzines/anthologies. Lover of the Master in all forms!

Nicole Anderson

Friday February 14, 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Friday

10:00am PST

Trek to Madness

Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Popular Star Trek shows are axed (like Lower Decks and Prodigy), new shows are booked with less than excited response (Academy instead of Legacy… really?) and older concepts become one-shot films (Section 31). What exactly is going on over there with the Trek powers-that-be, and where do we think we’ll be in five years? We’ll discuss.

Moderator: James Kerwin

Guests

Robert Napton

Legendary Productions

Larry Nemecek

Founder/ Chief Experience Officer, Trekland / Portal 47

Larry Nemecek, “Dr. Trek”- (he/him)Best known as a speaker, host, experience leader, writer, and author of the classic bestseller "Star Trek: Next Generation Companion", Larry Nemecek moved into “Trekland” full-time nearly 30 years ago in Los Angeles from his native Oklahoma.These... Read More →

Panelists

Cathy Udovch

Special Events Coordinator, TheOneRing.net

James Kerwin

director/writer, eOne/Lionsgate; IndiePix; Helicon Arts

Olivia Youngers

actress

Olivia Youngers portrayed science-division ensign “Riggs” of the U.S.S. Titan in the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite, Saturn Award-winning third season of CBS/Paramount’s Star Trek: Picard. Before embarking on her acting journey, Youngers’ love of sci-fi led her to pursue... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

12:00pm PST

From Script to Screen: Making Modern Drama

Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST

Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

Adrienne Enderle hosts a roundtable discussion about the process taking a story from the scripting stage into production, with writers Steven Moffat, Briony Redman and Kate Herron, script editors Scott Handcock and Gary Russell, musician Blair Mowat, and director Julie Anne Robinson.

Guests

Scott Handcock

Script Editor

Kate Herron

Writer/Director

Steven Moffat

Writer/Producer

Blair Mowat

Composer

Briony Redman

Writer

Julie Anne Robinson

Director

Gary Russell

Writer/Producer

Panelists

Adrienne Enderle

Assistant Director, Director’s Guild of America

Adrienne Enderle is an toAssistant Director and member of the Director’s Guild of America. For the past 13 years, she has worked in TV/Film production in a wide variety of genres from late night television to award-winning feature films. Her credits include FOX's "Gotham," Lin-Manuel... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

12:00pm PST

SF Television: The Year in Review

Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Gallifrey One’s annual retrospective of the best and worst in science fiction & genre television. Our panel will take a look at what’s been on offer since we last convened a year ago, from TV series on networks and streaming services.

Moderator: Sandro Monetti

Guests

Paul Magrs

Writer

Panelists

Craig Price

Host, Matinee Heroes

Lacy Baugher Milas

Pop culture critic

Nicole Anderson

Sandro Monetti

contributor, CNN International

An Oscar shortlisted film producer, TV host and scriptwriter, Sandro moderates "The Future of Doctor Who" panels at San Diego Comic-Con and other conventions.

Saturday February 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

2:00pm PST

Short Seasons, Long Waits

Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

No one likes waiting two years (or longer) for a season of television when we’re passionate about the show (a problem even Doctor Who has faced of late.) But there are reasons that a dozen episodes of TV take much longer to produce today than the 26-episode seasons we enjoyed a few decades back. We’ll talk about the ever-increasing production schedules, why we should continue to expect the delays… and even how best to cope with the long wait.

Moderator: Jillian Apel

Guests

Cherry Cheva

Writer/Producer

Dan Peck

Writer/Role Player, Writer

Dan Peck is a WGA Award nominated writer. He has written for "Family Guy," as well as for the series' mobile games. He is the Game Master for “Good Chaotic,” a sci-fi actual play podcast. Previously, he was also a cast member of the Doctor Who RPG actual play podcast, "The Game... Read More →

Panelists

Erik Amaya

Jillian Apel

Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

3:00pm PST

How Comics Shape Pop Culture (And Vice Versa)

Saturday February 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

There's no denying that comics aren't just part of popular culture, but they've shaped its course for decades... and pop culture has done the same in reverse. Our guests will discuss the major impacts of comics going full mainstream, the cinematic universes created from them, and how changing values in society have steered the course of the comics industry itself.

Moderator: Tony Lee

Guests

Jody Houser

Writer

Christopher Jones

Illustrator

Tony Lee

Writer

Blair Shedd

Ilustrator

Marv Wolfman

Writer/Comics Legend

Saturday February 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

4:00pm PST

Big Finish: Entering the Time Tunnel

Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

Big Finish Productions recently announced the launch of a new series of audios based upon the popular series "The Time Tunnel" and some of our guests are participating in its inception. Come find out all about it!

Guests

Seán Carlsen

Coordinator Narvin

Jason Haigh-Ellery

Big Finish Productions

Safiyya Ingar

Valarie Lockwood

Robert Napton

Legendary Productions

Gary Russell

Writer/Producer

Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

4:00pm PST

One-Season Wonders

Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

History is full of stories given the briefest life on television, and yet they endure in our hearts for years and decades that follow. Our panel will discuss the best single-season science fiction, fantasy, horror and genre shows, the ones that live on through literature and games and fan spirit, and why it is they still matter to us.

Moderator: Jennice Otto

Panelists

Derek McCaw

Editor-in-Chief, Fanboy Planet

Jennice Otto

Lee Whiteside

Webmaster, AZSF.ORG

SFTV Guru, AZ Conrunner

Taylor Deatherage

Convention Planner, Chicago TARDIS

Saturday February 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

5:00pm PST

Separating Art from Problematic Artists

Saturday February 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

We all face moral quandaries when we continue to enjoy what we like – shows, books, films, comics and more – while gripping the disturbing things we hear about their creators. But where do we draw the line? And how do we live and let live, when it comes to the creative works that inspire us? We’ll have a frank and honest discussion about defining the boundaries between the work and its creators.

Moderator: Heather Berberet

Guests

Nev Fountain

Writer

Lizzie Hopley

Writer/Actress

Andy Lane

Writer

Craig Miller

Screenwriter

Scott Tipton

Writer

Panelists

Heather Berberet

Psychologist, Heather M Berberet, Psy.D.

Saturday February 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Saturday

11:00am PST

When Voices Come Alive

Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Nigel Fairs hosts a roundtable chat with actors who have brought their voices to audio dramas, be they Big Finish, radio drama or voiceover acting for animation and video games.

Guests

Seán Carlsen

Coordinator Narvin

Nigel Fairs

Writer/Director

David Gooderson

Davros

Lisa Greenwood

Flip Jackson

Charlie Hayes

Voice Actress

Lizzie Hopley

Writer/Actress

Safiyya Ingar

Valarie Lockwood

Alex Macqueen

The Master

Miles Richardson

Braxiatel

Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Doctor Who Panels, Sunday | General Interest Panels, Sunday

11:00am PST

Drawing the Line: AI and the Creative Process

Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

It’s a major topic on everyone’s minds today… when is artificial intelligence acceptable to use in assisting creative work, and where should we draw the line? Is AI an inevitable partner in the creative process, or is it tantamount to theft of other people’s material? And how do we achieve a happy medium?

Moderator: Josh Oren

Guests

Darren Jones

Writer

Rossa McPhillips

Writer

Jonathan Morris

Writer

Blair Shedd

Ilustrator

Panelists

Amber Raden

Josh Oren

Sunday February 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Sunday

12:00pm PST

How Sci-Fi Shaped the Future

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

Once upon a time, films, television shows and printed media promised life in 2025 would be full of wrist communicators, fancy video screens and scanning devices… and now we live in a world with smartphones, tablets and wearable technology. We’ll talk about where speculative fiction thought we would be heading, how much we’ve achieved, and how much is yet to come (will we ever see those flying cars?)

Moderator: Crystal Lloyd

Panelists

Ani Bundel

Associate Editor

Ani Bundel has been blogging professionally since 2010. A DC native, Hufflepuff, and Keyboard Khaleesi, she spends all her non-writing time taking pictures of her cats. Regular bylines also found on MSNBC, Paste, Primetimer, and others. A Woman's Place Is In Your Face. Cat Approved... Read More →

Crystal Lloyd

Justin Daube

Ric Bretschneider

Producer, Columnist, Reviewer, RAB Endeavors

Ric Bretschneider is a technologist, trouble maker, and problem solver whose interests outstretch his available time by a significant magnitude.Professionally he splits his time between attempting to raise the quality of business communications, particularly presenting, and a love... Read More →

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Sunday

1:00pm PST

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST

Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

Galaxy Quest, the beloved science fiction comedy, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Part parody, part homage, and part love letter to fans of all ages, it is still as cherished as it was upon its release. We’ll take a look back at the film and discuss all the ways it made us feel about ourselves as fans and viewers.

Moderator: Assad Khaishgi

Guests

Craig Miller

Screenwriter

Dan Peck

Writer/Role Player, Writer

Panelists

Assad Khaishgi

Co-host, Police Box in the Junkyard Podcast

Loomed in Karachi, Pakistan, now based in Ohio. Being a physician pays the bills.. other than that, I engage in general geekery including theater (on the stage, not behind), cosplay, all manner of sci fi TV (primarily Doctor Who and Star Trek, natch!), comic books... However, getting... Read More →

Jan Fennick

Author: co-author of RED WHITE & WHO: THE STORY OF DOCTOR WHO IN AMERICA, essays in: OUTSIDE IN VOL 1, OUTSIDE IN VOL 2, OUTSIDE IN BOLDLY GOES, OUTSIDE IN MAKES IT SO, OUTSIDE IN TAKES A STAB, OUTSIDE IN GAINS A SOUL, OUTSIDE IN TRUSTS NO ONE, OUTSIDE IN WANTS TO BELIEVE, OUTSIDE... Read More →

Lena Barkin

Fan Studies Scholar, The Fanthropologist

Jamie scholar, Doctor Who lifer - I wrote a Polygon article about how villains are hot@scenicrailway.bsky.com

Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program C (Pacific Coast 2/3)

General Interest Panels, Sunday

1:00pm PST

Remembering "Press Gang"

Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

Join us as we discuss Press Gang, Steve Moffat's first great series which includes plenty of Doctor Who easter eggs (before he became show runner of Doctor Who). The ITV children's show featured the origin of Moffat's excellent time wimey storytelling style and his pairing of great characters that are a Hallmark of his writing style.

Moderator: Nick Seidler

Panelists

Nick Seidler

Sunday February 16, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

General Interest Panels, Sunday

2:00pm PST

Anime-zing!

Sunday February 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST

Program D (Pacific Coast 1)

Anime offers such a wide range of genres and subjects, with content spanning many decades. Many of us got into anime when we were in our teens…some of us never left. Our panelists will give you insights into the best of anime in film and television, as well as the most convenient places to start getting into everything Japan’s powerhouse has to offer.

Moderator: Alec Orrock

Guests